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Do you really know?
You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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What is Stan Culture ?
This week, we're looking back at 10 words and phrases that have been on everyone's lips in 2022. From the Uber Files leak to "shrinkflation" in stores...
What is the Karpman drama triangle?
American psychiatrist Stephen B. Karpman coined this social model of human interaction in 1968. It describes the roles that we take on in unbalanced s...
What can supermarkets do to reduce food waste?
November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change...
What is an anocracy?
Let’s think back to January 6th 2021, when the U.S. Capitol was invaded by radical pro-Trump activists. Of course since then, Donald Trump has left th...
Why do we get the post-sex blues?
If you’ve ever felt strangely sad after having sex, you may have wondered what on earth was wrong with you. After all, we’re supposed to lie around in...
What is synthetic fuel?
For a number of years now, we’ve been hearing that the future of transport is electric, in particular due to the impact of fossil fuels on global warm...
What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?
In January 2024, the renowned French perfumery Guerlain is set to unveil a groundbreaking range of products inspired by quantum physics. Their marketi...
Why do we cry when we cut onions?
Ending up in tears when preparing a dish with onions can be pretty darn inconvenient. No sooner have you started chopping them up, you find your eyes...
Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?
Have you ever walked into your living room, kitchen or bedroom and completely forgotten what you went there for? It can be pretty annoying, and a litt...
What is shy bladder syndrome?
Today, we're going to talk about a condition that affects millions of people around the world, but is rarely discussed openly. It's called shy bladder...
How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?
Heatstroke is a medical emergency that happens when your body temperature gets too high and you cannot cool down. This can harm your vital organs and...
What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?
The types of attachment were theorized by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s. They are widely used to help us understand how we react to si...
What is Blue Monday?
Sorry to end the week with bad news but tomorrow, January 16th, is Blue Monday, often cited as the most depressing day of the year. Blue Monday has ex...
Which colours go well together according to science?
It's often said that colour preferences are simply a matter of personal taste, but actually some have been backed up by science, especially in the fie...
Are smoothies actually good for you?
Smoothies can be seen pretty prominently in organic food stores and supermarkets during the summer. They’ve been a popular choice for years now and co...
What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?
November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change...
What is the Smurfette Principle?
Does that ring a bell? How many of you spent hours in front of the Smurfs as children? We’re sure you remember the smiley little girl with blond hair,...
Could the 42% rule help me have a better work-life balance?
More and more people across the world are struggling with burnout. According to a Future Forum survey of over 10,000 workers from February 2023, as ma...
Does olive oil really make you fat?
Olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, boasts a rich composition of essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with polyphenol...
Which conspiracy theories were actually true?
The origins of Covid-19 still remain somewhat hazy, over three-and-a-half years since the virus began spreading across the world. That has led to a nu...
What is auto-brewery syndrome?
Imagine being drunk, without having drunk a single drop of alcohol, it seems completely implausible, and yet for some is a reality. South-West media s...
How can I stop micro-awakenings from disrupting my sleep?
According to a Direct Line Group study from 2022, over 70% of UK adults don’t get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Nighttime micro-awaken...
Why do friend breakups hurt so much?
We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedi...
What Is Orthosomnia, this new sleep disorder?
Nearly one in three adults in the UK experiences symptoms of insomnia. On average, adults in the UK get about 7.6 hours of sleep per night. In recent...
Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?
We talk about sleep needs a lot on Do You Really Know, so regular listeners will be well aware that we need 7-9 hours each day, and that not getting e...
How can I avoid always feeling hungry?
The feeling of hunger can be difficult to explain sometimes, especially if you feel like you've eaten as much as you usually do. As a result, we often...
Can jellyfish offer the key to immortality?
Throughout history people have been keen to find the answer to immortality. It's now commonly accepted that eternal life is not possible. Yet, somewhe...
Could insects replace meat?
Although it is quite usual to find insects in markets in both Africa and Asia it is rather more unusual for people in the West to eat them.
Do aphrodisiacs really work?
You’ve no doubt heard that certain foods can increase desire, or even improve sexual performance. Oysters, ginger, chocolate and strawberries are just...
Are women really more emotional than men?
"Irrational”, “overdramatic”, “hysterical”, “sensitive” - if you’re a woman you have most likely been described using one of these words or similar in...
Why is physical contact important for our health?
When it comes to expressions about skin, the English language is not lacking. For example, we can be thick or thin skinned, or have someone under our...
Why are some people constantly sexually aroused?
The condition we’re going to talk about today is pretty rare. It affects around 1% of women, but it can really disrupt the lives of those who suffer f...
What is Hugh Jackman’s 85% rule?
You may know Hugh Jackman as the star of X-Men, The Greatest Showman, and Les Misérables, but did you know that he has a secret to success that involv...
What is sex surrogacy, the controversial sex therapy?
It may be a little taboo to talk about it, but there are a lot of people out there who, for a variety of reasons, don’t have as much sex as they would...
How could the 52 week method help me save money?
Let’s be honest; who among us doesn’t daydream about having saving money effortlessly? The new year period is often synonymous with ambitious resoluti...
Why do people say the soul weighs 21 grams ?
A small chocolate bar. A tablespoon of honey. A hummingbird. Those are a few different things that weigh around 21g. And you can add the human soul to...
How can you beat hangxiety?
If you drink alcohol, the chances are that on occasion you’ve overdone it and drunk way more than you planned to. Or maybe you decided to let yourself...
What is a ‘lazy girl’ job?
A lazy girl job is an easy, enjoyable and well-paid job that doesn’t require much passion or effort, and leaves you with plenty of time to live your l...
What are the health impacts of taking public transport?
According to UK government data, a total of 6.5 billion passenger journeys were completed using public transport vehicles like buses, trains and tram...
How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?
Social media has been part of our daily digital lives for nearly two decades now, and while there are plenty of positives associated with it, there’s...